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Is Montgomery, Ohio Safe?

Population 10,922 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Montgomery is a smaller community of 10,922 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,425 per 100K.

Montgomery Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontgomeryOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate394.0312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2012.92033.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate311.0--268.2
Theft Rate1425.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate240.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

240.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2013/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montgomery

Violent crime in Montgomery is close to the national average. The rate of 394.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2012.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,425 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 311 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Montgomery Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault311
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,425
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft240
075% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Montgomery Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
394.0
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
2012.9
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Safety

Is Montgomery safe?
Not especially. Montgomery earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Montgomery?
240.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 394.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2012.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montgomery safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Montgomery's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,425 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montgomery?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montgomery generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montgomery police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montgomery?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Montgomery's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Montgomery compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Montgomery ranks behind about 79% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Montgomery to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Montgomery?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.7 per-thousand rate put Montgomery below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Montgomery?
394.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (311), robbery (92), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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